The Gambler Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.10/10 from 6400 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El jugador

Title in Italiano:

40.000 dollari per non morire

Title in Português:

O Vício do Jogo

Title in Français:

Le flambeur

Title in Türk:

The Gambler

Title in Deutsch:

Spieler ohne Skrupel

Synopsis

Axel Freed is an English professor at New York College. He is also a gambling addict. Although he likes to win, it is only secondary to the excitement he feels in the possibility of losing. Within this mentality, he ends up $44,000.00 in the hole in one fell swoop. He does not have it, and those to whom he owes would not take kindly at all to delayed payment without some sort of retribution.

He gets an up-close-and-personal view of the nasty things that can be done as a consequence as he tries to come up with the money through legitimate and not so legitimate sources. The former includes from his wealthy businessman grandfather, A.R. Lowenthal, who has had his fair share of dealings with the wrong side of the law himself, and from his physician mother, Naomi Freed; both could still be affected by his actions whether they can or can't, or will or won't, help him.

Even if he can get the money, the feeling of his addiction may not allow him just to pay back the money as that, in his mind, is not winning, regardless of the consequence of being potentially deeper in with those he owes. The other person involved is his girlfriend Billie, who loves him but didn't sign up for this kind of excitement.

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The Gambler
THE SCORE: Main Title
Jerry Fielding: Performer
On the Morning After
Jerry Fielding: Performer
On the Morning After (Continued)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
To Interior School Hall
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Hips Comes to Visit
Jerry Fielding: Performer
On the Beach
Jerry Fielding: Performer
In the Bank
Jerry Fielding: Performer
To Grandpa's House
Jerry Fielding: Performer
The Big Win
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Not for a Jew
Jerry Fielding: Performer
The Fix and the Tall Tale
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Airplane
Jerry Fielding: Performer
What Time is It
Jerry Fielding: Performer
I Love Winning
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Waiting for Billie
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Waiting for One*
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Spencer Practices
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Grandpa's Victrola
Jerry Fielding: Performer
After the Game*
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Monique's Room*
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Finale
Jerry Fielding: Performer
End Credits
Jerry Fielding: Performer
SOURCE MUSIC: Ricky's Apt
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Howie's Apt (Part 1)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Howie's Apt (Part 2)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Harlem Bar Source (Part 1)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Harlem Bar Source (Part 2)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Piano Music
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Source No. 1
Jerry Fielding: Performer
THE EXTRAS: On the Morning After (Alternate)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
The Big Win (Alternate)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Finale (Alternate A)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Finale (Alternate B)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Finale (Alternate C)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Suite (From Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Suite (From The Getaway - Rejected Score)
Jerry Fielding: Performer
Suite (From The Gambler - Based On Mahlers Symphony No. 1)
Jerry Fielding: Performer

User reviews

Jennifer Davis
8/10

The soundtrack's use of different genres and styles creates a dynamic and engaging auditory experience that keeps the audience engaged throughout the film.

Anthony Lewis
8/10

The soundtrack of The Gambler perfectly captures the intense and thrilling atmosphere of the movie, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

George Evans
7/10

Each track in the soundtrack complements the storyline and character development, adding depth and emotion to the scenes.

Dorothy Parker
5/10

The use of music in The Gambler is masterful in setting the mood and tone of each scene, creating a sense of unease and unpredictability that mirrors Axel's own mindset. The soundtrack becomes a character in itself, guiding us through the highs and lows of his journey with haunting melodies and powerful arrangements.

Jennifer Jones
6/10

The soundtrack of The Gambler truly captures the intensity and desperation of Axel Freed's character. The music enhances the tension and anxiety felt throughout the film, perfectly reflecting his inner turmoil and addictive behavior.

Jennifer Garcia
5/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack adds another layer of complexity to the story, highlighting the internal struggle of Axel as he grapples with his addiction and the consequences of his actions. The music immerses the audience in his world, making us feel the weight of his decisions alongside him.

Laura Johnson
7/10

The music selection in The Gambler effectively conveys the inner turmoil and struggles of Axel Freed, the protagonist, as he navigates his addiction and the consequences of his actions.

Edward Carter
7/10

Overall, the music in The Gambler is a standout element that elevates the film and leaves a lasting impression on the viewers.